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Heterogeneous Organocatalysts for the Reduction of Carbon Dioxide with Silanes
Author(s) -
Pramudita Ria Ayu,
Motokura Ken
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
chemsuschem
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.412
H-Index - 157
eISSN - 1864-564X
pISSN - 1864-5631
DOI - 10.1002/cssc.202002300
Subject(s) - formamides , hydrosilylation , silanes , chemistry , catalysis , raw material , organic chemistry , organocatalysis , carbon fibers , green chemistry , reducing agent , enantioselective synthesis , materials science , reaction mechanism , silane , composite number , composite material
The utilization of carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) as feedstock for chemical industries is gaining interest as a sustainable alternative to nonrenewable fossil resources. However, CO 2 reduction is necessary to increase its energy content. Hydrosilane is a potential reducing agent that exhibits excellent reactivity under ambient conditions. CO 2 hydrosilylation yields versatile products such as silylformate and methoxysilane, whereas formamides and N ‐methylated products are obtained in the presence of amines. In these transformations, organocatalysts are considered as the more sustainable choice of catalyst. In particular, heterogeneous organocatalysts featuring precisely designed active sites offer higher efficiency due to their recyclability. Herein, an overview is presented of the current development of basic organocatalysts immobilized on various supports for application in the chemical reduction of CO 2 with hydrosilanes, and the potential active species parameters that might affect the catalytic activity are identified.